ROBERT Mugabe's resignation has prompted immediate celebrations on the streets of Harare, with Sky News David Bowen reporter stuck in the middle of the revelry.

And Mr Mugabe's sudden resignation sparked a jubilant response from the crowds waiting for Parliament to impeach the ageing dictator.

Sky News journalist David Bowen joined the citizens of Zimbabwe's capital Harare but struggled to report on the developments as the overjoyed crowd attempted to involve him in the celebrations.

Celebrations broke out across Zimbabwe's parliamentary session with politicians cheering on Mr Mugabe's decision to step down thwarting the impeachment process.

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David Bowen was swarmed by the crowd celebrating Mugabe's resignation

Thousands of people have taken to the streets of Harare to celebrate the news of Mr Mugabe's resignation.

People have broken out in chants and song as they waved Zimbabwean flags in jovial celebration

After 37 years in power, Mr Mugabe was set to be impeached by his own party Zanu-PF after being overthrown and placed under house arrest a week ago.

But the former president instead handed his resignation to the speaker of the house, ending his long-term rule of the former British colony.

Cars blasted their horns in the capital Harare as thousands jubilantly poured onto the streets to celebrate the termination of his presidency.

An emotional woman in Harare told BBC News: "We were tired of this man, we are so glad he is gone. We don't want him anymore and yes, today is a victory.

"It's a victory for our hearts, a victory for our children.

"I never thought I would live to see this day. I'm an activist, and I've been fighting and I've been speaking for the people, and I've been saying to the people that if it's not for my generation then it's for my children's generation."

Mugabe resigns: Zimbabwe celebrates end of an era

Thu, November 23, 2017

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has resigned from his post as President of Zimbabwe, who has ruled the country for 37 years